Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health, a leading global healthcare services and products company, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1971, the company has established itself as a key player in the healthcare industry, primarily focusing on pharmaceutical distribution and medical products. With a strong presence across North America and significant operations in Europe and Asia, Cardinal Health serves a diverse range of healthcare providers, including hospitals, pharmacies, and clinics. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of services, including supply chain management, medication management, and clinical solutions, which are designed to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Notably, Cardinal Health is recognised for its commitment to innovation and quality, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the healthcare ecosystem. With a robust market position, Cardinal Health continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a vital contributor to the healthcare landscape.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Cardinal Health's score of 70 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cardinal Health's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cardinal Health reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 38,315,954,000 kg CO2e, with emissions from Scope 1 at about 163,044,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 220,684,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 21,363,272,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a significant commitment to addressing climate change within the healthcare sector. Cardinal Health has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims for 75% of its suppliers, by spend, to establish science-based targets by FY2028. This commitment includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with the goals necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In previous years, Cardinal Health's emissions were as follows: in 2022, total emissions were approximately 39,086,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 167,115,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 223,745,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to sustainability, reflecting its role as a leader in the healthcare industry.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 335,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 177,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Cardinal Health is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
